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Richard Tomnay Obituary
Age 56, of Castle Shannon, on Sunday April 8, 2007; beloved husband for 35 years of Marie (Merkiel) Tomnay; devoted father of Richard J., Jr. "Rick" and his wife Cara; son of the late Regis and Grace (Strittmater) Tomnay; brother of Ray (Sarah) and Joe (Laurie) Tomnay and Patti (George) DeBold; brother in law of Dan and Lois Merkiel; Tim and Donna Merkiel; Terry and Gary Dawson; Harry and Linda Merkiel, Lynn and Bill Novakovic; also survived by 18 nieces and nephews. Rich was former commander and active member of Sons of American Legion Post 490 of Castle Shannon and Trustee of the Beadling Sports Club. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. 1008 Castle Shannon Blvd., Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Anne Church, Friday morning at 10. Interment in St. Ann Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 10 Duff Rd, Suite 304, Pgh, PA 15235. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com
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Nancy Molly-Krebs
April 12, 2007
Marie
You have my sympathy and prayers, Aunt Dee told me of Rick's passing, may God bless you and your family
Dave Dasdorf
April 12, 2007
Marie,
You know Rich and my dad were great friends going way back. I also considered him a friend. We went on many fishing trips and other outings together while I was growing up. What a fantastic guy you found! Always quick with a joke or a little ribbing. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Hang in there and know that he is at peace.
Dave Dasdorf & Family
Carol Volkin (Langley)
April 11, 2007
To Marie and the Tomnay Family,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Richard was our paper boy on Bartley Rd. over 44 yrs. ago.
Anita Callough
April 11, 2007
Marie, Please know you and your family have our deepest sympathy. You are in my prayers. Anita Callough Morgan & David Pankowski
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Jane Homitsky
April 11, 2007
Marie,
Bobby O and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. Ours prayers are with you. Jane
Jeannean O'Donnell
April 11, 2007
Marie and the Family of Richard Tomnay-
I am deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Janet Liska, Glenn Loos
April 11, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Don Hrutkay
April 11, 2007
Mrs. Tomnay and family:
Our deepest sympathy to you at this time of loss. Rich delivered flowers to our shop and we always had a good laugh when he came in. He will be truly missed. You are in our prayers.
Colonial Floral and Gift Shoppe, Charleroi, PA (Don, Laura, Loretta and Sandi)
Don Hrutkay
April 11, 2007
Mrs. Tomnay and family:
Our deepest sympathy to you at this time of loss. Rich delivered flowers to our shop and we always had a good laugh when he came in. He will be truly missed. You are in our prayers.
Colonial Floral and Gift Shoppe, Charleroi, PA (Don, Laura, Loretta and Sandi)
Donald Mills
April 10, 2007
I will miss Rich Tomnay who was a fine gentleman. My thoughts and prayers go out to Marie and Rick along with all of his other family members. I always respected Rich as a hard working man in both his work life and his unbelievable efforts for the Beadling Club. I was proud to be considered a friend of Richard Tomnay. May God Bless his soul. R.I.P. my friend.
Don Mills
Linda Dasdorf-Bloedel
April 10, 2007
Marie and family,
We are deeply sorry about your loss of Richard and our hearts go out to you.
I think he's with my Dad now, in heaven, and they can be pals again, like the old days.
Rob and Linda Tulaba
April 10, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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